Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
LICKING, Mo. (December 15, 2020) – This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the Licking Police Department to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. From December 18, 2020, through January 1, 2021, law enforcement will participate in the high-visibility national enforcement campaign,…
Read MoreBasketball – Licking prepares for holiday tourneys with wins
Wildcats The Licking Wildcats traveled to Crocker on Tuesday, Dec. 15, and brought their “A” game, defeating the Lions 73-48 in the varsity matchup. Junior Varsity also posted a decisive win, 57-22. The Laquey game scheduled for Dec. 18 was postponed until a later date. The Wildcats have tournament play over the holidays. Third seed…
Read MoreBasketball – JH Lady ‘Cats Basketball ends 2020 Season
By Coach Jennifer Smith Thursday, Dec. 17, the Licking seventh and eighth Licking Lady Wildcats traveled to Willow Springs to take on the Lady Bears. The seventh grade took the floor first, looking to revenge their loss at home earlier in the season. The ‘Cats fell to the full court pressure of the Bears in…
Read MoreComing Events December 24, 2020
FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER Everyone is welcome to enjoy a totally free traditional Christmas Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Licking Christian Church, 318 N. Main, Licking, on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. Due to COVID-19 the event will be held in the gym with plenty of socially distanced seating. Carry outs will be…
Read MoreClassifieds: Dec. 24 – Dec. 30, 2020
For Sale: For Sale: Gold’s Gym elliptical $175 and Pro-Form stationary bike $100. Both in excellent condition. (573) 674-3698. L/52/2tp For Sale: Just received — a new shipment of winter tires. See them at OK Tire, Houston, 417-967-3694. H/35/2tc For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author Marie Lasater – Democrat…
Read MoreObituary – Otis W. Tripp
Otis Walter Tripp was born on December 26, 1932, in Pyatt, Ark. to Otto Tripp and Zelma Smothers. He went home on December 21, 2020, at the age of 87 years, eleven months, and 25 days in Licking, Mo. On May 29, 1952, in Mtn. Home, Ark. he married his true love and the sweetest…
Read MoreObituary – Shirley M. Ramsey
Shirley May (Kiser) Buckner, Ramsey was born to Gale H. Kiser and Ethel Arletha (Harris) Kiser in Waterloo, Iowa, on October 1, 1924, and passed away December 20, 2020. She married Floyd Buckner October 23, 1942, in Houston, Mo. They had three children, Leroy Floyd Buckner, Darlene Reed and Janice Barwick. She later married Morgan…
Read MoreObituary – Lillie M. Karnes
Lillie Mae (Willis) Karnes, 79, of Licking, passed away on December 18, 2020, in Houston, Mo. Lillie was born on March 18, 1941, in Rector, Mo. to James William and Easter Rosetta (Thompson) Willis. Lillie married Joseph Doyle Karnes on July 31, 1958. They had two children, Janice Onita and Joyce Lynn. They divorced in…
Read MoreObituary – Demetra J. McCaig
Demetra Jewel McCaig, age 60, of Licking, Mo., passed away December 5, 2020, at her home. Demetra was born on February 5, 1960, in Humboldt, Tenn., the daughter of Charles Hugh and Maudie Mae (Singleton) McCaig. Demetra enjoyed being outside, and most importantly spending time with her family and friends. Demetra is survived by her…
Read MoreObituary – Raymond E. Wallace
Raymond Edwin Wallace was born in Greeley, Colo. on February 13, 1953, to William and Lillian Haverstick Wallace. He passed away December 12, 2020, at the age of 67. Raymond married Pamela Lucy on April 6, 1974, to this union three sons were born, Jonathan William, Robert Douglas and Raymond Lynn. Ray worked at Ray’s…
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